CHAPTER 4 FINAL DRIVE LH50DU SERVICE MANUAL 19.1
CHAPTER 4 FINAL DRIVE. 4-
damage. Replace housing if damaged.
4.6 FRONT DRIVE AXLE REMOVAL/INSPECTION (4X4)
NOTE: The outer CV joint cannot be
disassembled or repaired, if damage or
faulty the drive axle assembly must be
replace.
1. Drive Axle/Outer CV Joint Assembly.
2. Boot Band “A”.
3. Outer Board Boot.
4. Boot Band “B”.
5. Stopper Ring
6. Plunging Joint
7. Circlip
8. Bearing
9. Stopper ring
10. Inboard boot.
NOTE: Always order and replace 6 and 8 together.
REMOVAL
1. Place the vehicle on level ground and set the
parking brake, Block the rear wheels so the
vehicle will not roll in either direction.
2. Remove the front wheels, steering tie rods,
disconnect the A arm on the ball joint end as
described in this Chapter and Chapter 4.
CAUTION :To avoid damage to the front gearcase
oil seal, hold the front drive shaft horizontal and
straight out from the front differential during removal.